FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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amount of soil
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type of soil
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diameter of tubes
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size of the cotton wool
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Detailed explanation-1: -Capillarity depends on the size of the spaces between soil particles. The smaller the spaces, the higher the water rises in the soil. This means that clay soil allows water to rise highest compared to Sand soil and Loam soil. Water tends to rise very fast in sand soil but after a while, it slows down.
Detailed explanation-2: -INFERENCE. Clay soil has the highest capillarity, followed by loam and then sandy soil.
Detailed explanation-3: -Capillary action is the same effect that causes porous materials, such as sponges, to soak up liquids. Capillarity is the primary force that enables the soil to retain water, as well as to regulate its movement.
Detailed explanation-4: -Overall, loam soil has the highest capillarity (103%) and absorption rates (22.6 mL of water) . Potting soil had the lowest capillarity (25.6%) and absorption rates (5.2 mL of water).